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May 9, 2007 · Cessna 172S · N924LP
Asheville, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 9, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Asheville, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N924LP
Operator
Montgomery County Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA116
According to the pilot, since the Cessna 172 was "high," he adjusted the flight controls for a "rapid" descent, and intercepted the visual glideslope on short final. At that point, the flaps were fully deployed, and the throttle at idle. Once over the runway, the pilot flared too "high," the airplane landed hard, and bounced about four times with each bounce becoming more "violent." On the last bounce, the airplane touched down nosewheel first, and the propeller struck the runway. The pilot added that there were no problems with the airplane, and that the runway was twice as long, and twice as wide as his home runway, causing him to initiate the landing flare too high.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the visual illusion experienced by the pilot from landing on a long, wide runway.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, since the Cessna 172 was "high," he adjusted the flight controls for a "rapid" descent, and intercepted the visual glideslope on short final. At that point, the flaps were fully deployed, and the throttle at idle. Once over the runway, the pilot flared too "high," the airplane landed hard, and bounced about four times with each bounce becoming more "violent." On the last bounce, the airplane touched down nosewheel first, and the propeller struck the runway. The pilot added that there were no problems with the airplane, and that the runway was twice as long, and twice as wide as his home runway, causing him to initiate the landing flare too high.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:55 EDT
Nearest AirportAsheville Regional (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length8001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN924LP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMontgomery County Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0